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Lupin III Part V Episode 17 Review

Episode 17, “Introducing Detective Jim Barnett III”

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Synopsis:  Lupin is summoned to the home of Count Phillipe de Maunbassant’s widow, Isabelle, to solve the mystery of his murder. His reward for playing detective will be the jewel he’d previously attempted to steal from the couple. The suspects include a famous sommelier, the count’s nephew, and a business rival. However, Lupin must contend with a second murder, and the house is sealed until morning. Can famous detective “Jim Barnett” root out the killer and retrieve his prize? It’s a whodunit where the criminal ISN’T Lupin! read more

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Lupin III Part V Episode 09 Review

Episode 09, “The Man Who Abandoned ‘Lupin'”

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Synopsis:  Lupin reels from his loss to Albert, barely escaping with his life, but the DGSE director is himself immediately targeted and the notebook is stolen by assassins. However, instead of turning it over to Guillaume, the band of butchers instead hand it to a right wing politician running on an anti-immigration campaign. Despite losing the notebook, Lupin, Jigen, and Goemon are relentlessly pursued by the killers. Both Lupin and Albert decide taking the initiative, coming face to face at Guillaume’s residence, where their goals overlap. Have they gone from rivals to associates or is this team up temporary? It’s an explosive chase for Lupin that tests his limits! read more

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Lupin III Part V Episode 08 Review

Episode 08, “Who Has the Black Notebook?”

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Synopsis:  At Gaston’s grave, Lupin and Jigen meet Camille Bardot, a retired detective with photographic memory. He reveals that he was the one who commissioned Gaston to copy the original black notebook. However, a group of assassins target Camille and Lupin, and the detective is gunned down. Lupin sets up a meeting with Albert to hand over the book, hoping to outwit his old nemesis with a few tricks. However, he underestimates his opponents’ powers of observation. Is Lupin’s showdown with Albert a bridge too far? Watch out, Lupin! read more

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Lupin III Part V Episode 06 Review

Episode 06, “Lupin vs The Smart Safe”

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Synopsis:  Two brothers have invented a special safe that can only be opened by those with the lowest intelligence, which may prove to be too hard for the brilliant Lupin to break into. Lupin is disinterested at first, but is called out on loans made to his colleagues, so he decides to give it a try. Lupin believes he has the perfect technique for zoning out, but when he attempts it, things don’t go as planned! Can Lupin find a way to get dumb enough to open the genius-proof safe? And why are Jigen and Fujiko holding heavy objects? It’s a stupifying caper for Lupin! read more

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Lupin III Part V Episode 05 Review

Episode 05, “A Crook’s Resolve”

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Synopsis:  Lupin is dead! Or is he? The proprietors of the dark web’s Marco Polo service believe themselves victorious, while Inspector Zenigata is reassigned to narcotics and shelters Ami at his apartment. Lupin’s gang seems to be moving towards some goal, though, and surprisingly, Ami interviews for a new, dangerous job. What happened to Lupin and will our teenaged techie talent take a deadly dive? It’s the conclusion of a five-part story as we see who really won the Lupin Game! read more

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Lupin III: Blood Spray of Goemon Ishikawa

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Synopsis: Lupin, Jigen, and Fujiko inflitrate a high stakes gambling boat owned by the yakuza to rob them of their lucre. However, as usual, the heist becomes complicated, when a large man with metal teeth targets our merry band of thieves and slights the honor-bound Goemon who was hired to protect the casino. While this steel-capped assassin, known as “Hawk”, is after Lupin’s life, Goemon is after his, determined to avenge the man who hired him. But Hawk proves to be more than formidable, he’s actually more skilled then our favorite samurai friend! Can Lupin evade the “Ghost of Bermuda” long enough for Goemon to make him a real ghost? Or will the gravestones made by Jael Okuzaki be fulfilled? Leave it to Goemon to cut through the uncertainty (and a lot of flesh) with deadly precision! read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode JP 23 (Italy 25) Review

“World Dissection, Part 1”

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Synopsis: Leonardo da Vinci is ready to unveil his greatest masterpiece: World Harmony. Putting the population of the Italian Peninsula to sleep with an audio signal, the Renaissance Man traps each person, including Lupin’s group, in a challenge at whatever they are best at, to gauge their worthiness to live in the new world he plans to build. Is Lupin up to the challenge? Is everyone else? A mind is a terrible thing to waste on this penultimate episode of the new Lupin series! read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode JP 22 (Italy 24) Review

“I’m Going to Get You, Lupin”

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Synopsis: Rebecca Rosellini is determined to steal Lupin III! Challenging Lupin, she springs trap after trap to capture and claim our sideburned stealer. Lupin is nonplussed by the matter, as he has his own mission, and is breaking into a secession of tanks to obtain a certain bill. However, Rebecca’s snares become increasingly elaborate, and Lupin may actually be caught! Will Rebecca collect the ultimate prize? Hail to the thief in this competition where even a safe isn’t very safe! read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode JP 21 (Italy 22) Review

“From Japan With Love”

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Synopsis: Lupin jets off to Japan when it seems like Fujiko’s in danger, but as usual, it’s a ruse by her to get him to steal something for her. Unexpectedly, however, it turns out the ruse is on her as well, because it was all a trap by Detective Ackechi Holmes Kousuke to capture Lupin without her knowledge! While Lupin is in captivity, Fujiko scrambles to correct her mistake and prove that underestimating her is a mistake! It’s a contest of deception as the woman called Fujiko Mine shows she’s every bit as formidable as the man who loves her! read more

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Lupin III (2015) Episode JP 20 (Italy 21) Review

“To Hear You Sing Again”

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Synopsis: A Fiat 500 “Topolino” that was owned by singer Nora Anita is stolen by none other than Lupin III! The singer is close to death and her husband simply wanted to get rid of it, but the broker insists no harm come to it in any attempt to recover it, hindering Inspector Zenigata. Lupin has partnered with Fujiko to fence the car, but all is not as it seems, and a romantic Lupin may have his own reasons for stealing it. On the road of time, can fond memories keep the motor running? Lupin goes on a drive singing “Let’s Go For A Walk” in this mellow but emotional new caper! read more

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